Think of the Snake Creek Cemetery as a silent witness. It watches over generations of early settlers. Welcome to the Snake Creek Cemetery and Church Plaque. This place holds stories of pioneers. They shaped the Snake Creek community. Look around and you can see the final resting places of the Hodges and the Boones. Also, the Darsts and the Davises are here. The Gills, Armstrongs, Hartgraves, Hughes, Kennellys, Scotts, Simpsons, Smiths, Snedecors, Sims, Tarvers and Wests are here as well. Their tombstones reflect a shared history.
Two veterans of the Battle of San Jacinto are buried here. Their names are Emory H. Darst and John P. Gill. Imagine their bravery during the Texas Revolution. Several Confederate veterans also rest here. They represent a different chapter in Texas history. William Cole and Peter L. West gave land for this graveyard in the 1850s. Peter L. West is also buried here.
The Snake Creek Cemetery and Church grounds were started in 1860. Peter West and William Cole each donated one acre. It was for a church and cemetery. Some burials happened before this date. So, the land was used for burials earlier.
This site served the Snake Creek and San Bernard communities. A church once stood west of the cemetery. It served residents for many years. Sadly, a hurricane destroyed it in 1932.
The Snake Creek Cemetery almost disappeared. It was nearly abandoned for some time. Fortunately, dedicated people stepped in. They visit every three months to mow and clean. Cows once damaged the fence and gravestones. Repairs are underway to fix the damage.
Many families are represented here. The Armstrongs have James Lapsley Armstrong. He was born in Williamson County, Tennessee. The Bakers include Lorena. The Boones have Ephraim. He served in the Confederate States Army. The Darsts include Emory H. Darst. He was a great grandson of Daniel Boone. The Davis family is well represented. Andrew Jefferson Davis and Annie Mary Davis are here. The Gills include Elizabeth and John P.
The Hartgraves family also has many members. Almeda and Jerome B. Hartgraves rest here. The Hodges family includes Robert. The Hughes family has Ernest Lee and Sallie E. The Kennellys and Kallweits are also present. John J. Kennelly and Daniel Kallweit are here. The Scotts and Simpsons are remembered too. Claude R. Scott and Jas M. Simpson are buried here. The Sims, Smiths, Snedecors, Tarvers, and Wests complete the community. Augustus Warren Sims and Peter L. West are among them.
Today, the Snake Creek Cemetery stands as a testament. It honors the lives of those who shaped this land. Remember their stories and contributions. This plaque ensures their legacy lives on.